Sat · Sept 19 · 2026
The
Pause
Festival '26
Boston's premier women's wellness, career & community experience. 1,200+ women — one unforgettable day of inspiration, connection, and reset.
1,200+
Women uniting
About
A Day designed For You
The Pause Festival is an annual women's wellness, career, and community experience created to help women pause from the demands of everyday life, reset their mindset, connect with others, and invest in themselves.
Through movement classes, educational conversations, wellness experiences, networking opportunities, and inspiring brand activations, attendees leave feeling empowered, refreshed, and deeply connected.
Highlights
What awaits you
Movement Classes
Flow, stretch and breathe with curated wellness instructors.
Wellness Experiences
Mindful activations designed to restore and recenter.
Educational Panels
Career, founder and creator insights from leading voices.
Networking
Meaningful connections with 1,200+ ambitious women.
Beauty Activations
Indulge in beauty, glow, and self-care moments.
Brand Experiences
Discover the brands championing women's wellness.
Creator Conversations
Intimate talks with creators shaping the culture.
Giveaways & Surprises
Curated gifts and surprises throughout the day.
Presented By
The Pause Festival is proudly presented by Baddie Besties in partnership with Boston Globe B-Side, combining community, storytelling, and meaningful experiences designed to inspire women to prioritize both personal and professional growth.
Agenda
Your Day At Pause
- 1:00 PMDoors Open & Check-In
- 1:30 PMWelcome Experience
- 2:00 PMMovement Session #1
- 2:45 PMMain Stage Conversation
- 3:30 PMNetworking Break
- 4:00 PMMovement Session #2
- 4:30 PMWellness & Career Panel
- 5:15 PMCreator Conversation
- 5:45 PMClosing Experience & Community Celebration
Gallery
Relive The moments
A look back at the incredible energy from previous Pause Festivals.
Sponsors
Our incredible Partners
Brands committed to supporting women, wellness, and community.
Presenting Sponsors
Community Partners
Wellness Partners
Beauty Partners
Food & Beverage Partners
Media Partners
Dimes
Giving Back
Giving Back Together
The Pause Festival proudly supports March of Dimes and its mission to improve the health of moms and babies. Through community impact initiatives and a portion of festival proceeds, attendees are helping create healthier futures for families everywhere.
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Reserve Your Spot
Invest in yourself and join more than 1,200 women for an unforgettable day of wellness, inspiration, and connection.
Early Bird Admission
- —Full festival admission
- —Access to all panels & conversations
- —Wellness experiences
- —Movement classes
- —Networking opportunities
- —Brand activations
- —Giveaways & surprises
Individual Admission
- —Full festival admission
- —Access to all panels & conversations
- —Wellness experiences
- —Movement classes
- —Networking opportunities
- —Brand activations
- —Giveaways & surprises
Buy One, Bring Your Bestie
Bring your bestie and experience The Pause Festival together. Limited-time pricing available during promotional periods.
- —Two General Admission tickets
- —Full access to all festival experiences
- —Networking opportunities
- —Wellness experiences
- —Brand activations
- —Giveaways & surprises
Available August 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026
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Join more than 1,200 women for an unforgettable day of wellness, inspiration, and connection.